THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES and THE ADVENTURE OF THE DANCING MAN

"The world is full of obvious things which nobody by any chance ever observes," says Sherlock Holmes as he first ponders the Baskerville case. But unraveling a family curse proves to be a difficult task, especially with a cunning villain. British actor Simon Prebble gives an expert reading of both of these works, the former a novella, the latter a story. He perfectly captures Holmes's witty remarks, rash interruptions, and stunning deductions. His Watson is distinguished and genuine. Prebble masters a skillful range of accents—from Cockney to American—to fit the array of characters. He flawlessly switches from voice to voice for the dialogue-driven narrative. Listeners will be spellbound by Conan Doyle's masterful plots and Prebble's captivating narration. D.M.W. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2009]